Senior Consultant

Job Description

The Senior Consultant will lead the end to end deployment of an enterprise level Project Management Information System (PMIS) to support a structured, governance driven project delivery environment. The role ensures that governance frameworks, workflows, data structures, templates, KPIs, and reporting requirements are accurately translated into a fully configured and operational PMIS ecosystem.

The position acts as the strategic and technical integrator between governance design, technology architecture, system vendors, and project delivery teams, ensuring the PMIS becomes the single source of truth for project and programme management.

Key Responsibilities:

A. PMIS Strategy, Planning & Governance Alignment

• Build governance frameworks including workflows, RASCI, Delegation of Authority (DoA), stage gates, templates, KPIs, and reporting structures.
• Develop the PMIS implementation roadmap, including phasing, sequencing, data migration, integration, testing, and rollout.
• Implement the PMIS as per the client s governance requirements
• Support the definition of the digital ecosystem architecture, including workflow automation, document management, data management, analytics, and system integration.

B. System Configuration & Functional Implementation

• Lead configuration of PMIS modules such as:
  • Project Controls
  • Cost Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Risk & Issues
  • Change Management
  • Procurement & Contract Management
  • Document Control / CDE
  • Reporting & Dashboards
• Ensure workflows reflect DoA thresholds, approval routing, escalation logic, and stage gate checkpoints.
• Oversee the creation and digital enablement of governed templates, structured data fields, validation rules, and SOPs.

C. Data, Integration & Digital Ecosystem Management

• Define and manage system integrations with other enterprise systems.
• Lead data migration activities including mapping, cleansing, validation, and lineage tracking.
• Ensure full forward and reverse traceability from data fields KPIs dashboards executive reporting.

D. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

• Act as the primary liaison between PMO teams, system vendors, consultants, and delivery partners.
• Lead requirements gathering, solution design workshops, and validation sessions.
• Develop and execute a structured change management plan covering communication, adoption, and training.
• Ensure training programmes, user manuals, and onboarding materials are delivered effectively.

E. Quality Assurance, Testing & Deployment

• Lead system testing cycles and ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Validate that all workflows, templates, KPIs, and dashboards function as defined in governance documentation.
• Oversee pilot rollout, phased activation, and full enterprise deployment.
• Establish post go live support, hypercare, and continuous improvement processes.

F. Reporting & Performance Management

• Ensure dashboards and reports are configured in alignment with the KPI and reporting catalogue.
• Validate that all KPIs are derived exclusively from governed data sources.
• Monitor system performance, user adoption, and compliance with governance processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience implementing PMIS solutions for capital projects or large programmes.
• Proven experience with platforms such as Oracle Primavera Unifier, PMWeb, Aconex, Procore, InEight, EcoSys, or similar.
• Strong background in project controls, governance frameworks, workflow design, and enterprise PMO operations.
• Experience working in the GCC region is highly advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in workflow automation, structured templates, and KPI frameworks.
• Strong understanding of integration architecture (API, ETL, middleware).
• Experience with document control and CDE environments.
• Familiarity with BIM enabled workflows is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams and manage vendor performance.
• High adaptability in complex, multi stakeholder environments.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.